What league does Edinburgh Capitals play in?

Edinburgh Capitals play in the SNL.

When was Edinburgh Capitals founded?

Edinburgh Capitals was founded in 1998 in Edinburgh, GBR, Scotland.

Where is Edinburgh Capitals based?

Edinburgh Capitals is based in Edinburgh, GBR.

Who is the head coach of Edinburgh Capitals?

The head coach of Edinburgh Capitals is Steven Lynch.

Who is the captain of Edinburgh Capitals?

The captain of Edinburgh Capitals is Joel Gautschi.

What arena does Edinburgh Capitals play in?

Edinburgh Capitals play their home games at Murrayfield Ice Rink in Edinburgh, GBR.

Who is the general manager of Edinburgh Capitals?

The general manager of Edinburgh Capitals is Jim Paterson.

What are the team colors of Edinburgh Capitals?

The team colors of Edinburgh Capitals are Navy + Red + White.

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2025-2026 Season

Edinburgh Capitals were 27-4-1 in the 2025-26 SNL season with 55 points, 1st overall.

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2025-2026 Edinburgh Capitals Player Stats

All Positions

Edinburgh Capitals — 2025-2026 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
SNL
1.		Joe Lynch (C/LW)	30	44	38	82	43	-	4	5	3	8	6
2.		Chad Smith (LW/RW)	29	31	33	64	17	-	4	3	4	7	4
3.		Joel Gautschi (C)	30	17	32	49	34	-	4	2	3	5	29
4.		Conner McNulty (C)	29	17	17	34	18	-	4	1	5	6	2
5.		Sean Cochrane (C)	30	20	11	31	8	-	4	0	5	5	0
6.		Sean Stewart (D)	20	11	20	31	34	-	4	2	2	4	6
7.		Rihards Grigors (D)	31	7	22	29	29	-	4	0	1	1	0
8.		Garry Simpson (F)	15	13	11	24	8	-	4	4	1	5	0
9.		Aiden Paterson (D)	31	4	19	23	12	-	4	1	3	4	0
10.		Kris Phillips (D/C)	30	6	11	17	10	-	4	1	1	2	2
11.		Adam Robinson (RW)	26	5	12	17	18	-	4	0	1	1	0
12.		Scott McKay (C)	29	4	11	15	65	-	1	0	0	0	4
13.		Scott Geddes (D)	31	1	14	15	4	-	4	0	3	3	2
14.		Kyle Howie (F)	32	6	6	12	6	-	4	1	2	3	2
15.		James Isaacs (D)	4	2	6	8	2	-
16.		Cameron Gallagher (C/W)	27	2	3	5	26	-	4	1	2	3	5
17.		Justin Finnigan (C)	26	2	2	4	38	-	4	2	2	4	0
18.		Cameron Wilkie (D)	30	2	2	4	6	-	4	0	0	0	0
19.		Ben Coughtrie (D)	21	0	4	4	46	-	3	0	0	0	2
20.		Dean Walker (D)	30	0	4	4	2	-	4	0	1	1	0
21.		Jonah Johnson (D)	8	1	2	3	6	-	1	0	1	1	0
22.		Rhys Stenhouse (D)	25	1	1	2	16	-	3	0	0	0	0
23.		Lukas James (C)	2	0	0	0	2	-
24.		Ross Dalgleish (C/D)	5	0	0	0	8	-
25.		Charlie McLoughlin-Hanna (D)	21	0	0	0	4	-	2	0	0	0	0
SNL Cup
1.		Joe Lynch (C/LW)	4	7	2	9	2	-
2.		Joel Gautschi (C)	3	0	5	5	6	-
3.		Conner McNulty (C)	4	3	0	3	2	-
4.		Chad Smith (LW/RW)	4	3	0	3	4	-
5.		Cameron Gallagher (C/W)	4	1	1	2	2	-
6.		Kris Phillips (D/C)	4	1	1	2	8	-
7.		Ben Coughtrie (D)	4	0	2	2	4	-
8.		Garry Simpson (F)	1	1	0	1	2	-
9.		Kyle Howie (F)	4	1	0	1	0	-
10.		Aiden Paterson (D)	3	0	1	1	0	-
11.		Scott Geddes (D)	4	0	1	1	0	-
12.		Dean Walker (D)	4	0	1	1	2	-
13.		Scott McKay (C)	4	0	1	1	12	-
14.		Charlie McLoughlin-Hanna (D)	2	0	0	0	0	-
15.		Sean Cochrane (C)	4	0	0	0	0	-
16.		Cameron Wilkie (D)	4	0	0	0	0	-
17.		Rhys Stenhouse (D)	4	0	0	0	0	-
18.		Sean Stewart (D)	4	0	0	0	0	-
19.		Rihards Grigors (D)	4	0	0	0	0	-
20.		Justin Finnigan (C)	4	0	0	0	5	-

Edinburgh Capitals — 2025-2026 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
SNL
1.		Ben Keddie (G)	25	1.67	.945	-	-	-	-	1472:12	703	3	2.67	.892
2.		Ciaran Hoggan (G)	7	2.58	.897	-	-	-	-	479:15	156	1	1.00	.941
3.		Jonnie Livingstone (G)	1	4.50	.786	-	-	-	-	40:00	11
SNL Cup
1.		Ciaran Hoggan (G)	1	2.00	.938	-	-	-	-	60:00	30
2.		Ben Keddie (G)	3	2.29	.919	-	-	-	-	180:00	79

2025-2026 Edinburgh Capitals Staff

Head CoachSteven Lynch
General ManagerJim Paterson
Player-Asst. CoachChad Smith
Equipment ManagerRob Smith
Physical TherapistChristian Sfameli

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Edinburgh Capitals Captains

"C"

Joel Gautschi

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 Edinburgh Capitals Demographics

Edinburgh Capitals Facts

Plays in: Scottish National League
Team Colors: Navy + Red + White
Town: Edinburgh, GBR Map
Founded: 1998

2025-2026 Edinburgh Capitals Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
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1 player
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Edinburgh Capitals: 1 838 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Edinburgh Capitals U16 (Scotland U16)
Edinburgh Capitals U19 (Scotland U19)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Murrayfield Ice Rink
Location: Edinburgh
Capacity: 3 800
Construction Year: 1939

Edinburgh Capitals Games

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Latest Transactions

Edinburgh Capitals — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Richard Hartmann (F)	Hull Seahawks	Details
08/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cameron Wilkie (D)	Paisley Pirates	Details
08/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ben Coughtrie (D)	Retired	Details
08/08/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ross Borwick (F)	No team	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ryan Chambers (F)	Edinburgh Capitals U19	Details
08/05/2026	Extension		Jonnie Livingstone (G)		Details
08/05/2026	Extension		Charlie McLoughlin-Hanna (D)		Details
07/29/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Sean Cochrane (F)	Retired	Details

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Edinburgh Capitals History and Standings

Edinburgh Capitals — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	SNL	5	4	1	-	-	0	36	10	8	1.6	3	-
2025-2026	SNL	32	27	4	-	-	1	198	63	55	1.72	1	Final loss
2024-2025	SNL	4	3	1	-	-	0	22	10	6	1.5	1	Semifinal loss
	SNL	24	17	4	-	-	3	135	67	37	1.54	2	Qualification
2023-2024	Northern	6	5	1	-	-	0	38	23	15	2.5	1	No playoffs held
	SNL	28	20	8	-	-	0	129	91	40	1.43	2	Champion
2022-2023	SNL	28	18	8	-	-	2	123	91	38	1.36	2	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	EIHL	56	5	50	-	-	1	118	331	11	0.2	12	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	EIHL	52	16	33	-	-	3	154	226	35	0.67	10	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	EIHL	52	10	37	-	-	5	153	287	25	0.48	10	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	EIHL	52	20	26	-	-	6	135	215	46	0.88	9	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	EIHL	52	13	36	-	-	3	134	227	27	0.52	10	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	EIHL	52	22	26	-	-	4	149	184	48	0.92	6	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	EIHL	54	13	37	-	-	4	133	265	30	0.56	9	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	EIHL	54	6	45	-	-	3	134	418	15	0.28	10	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	EIHL	56	22	26	-	-	8	177	224	52	0.93	6	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	EIHL	54	19	29	-	-	6	179	243	44	0.81	8	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	EIHL	54	19	32	-	-	3	155	208	41	0.76	8	Quarterfinal loss
2006-2007	EIHL	54	18	33	-	-	3	160	222	39	0.72	10	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	EIHL	42	9	28	2	-	3	118	187	23	0.55	8	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	BNL	38	6	29	1	-	2	102	189	15	0.39	7	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	BNL	36	19	13	2	-	2	143	117	42	1.17	3	Semifinal loss
2002-2003	BNL	36	19	15	0	-	2	119	125	40	1.11	6	Quarterfinal loss
2001-2002	BNL	44	20	23	1	-	-	180	212	41	0.93	7	Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001	BNL	36	6	27	-	-	3	130	246	15	0.42	9	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	BNL	36	9	25	-	1	1	118	192	21	0.58	8	Quarterfinal loss
1998-1999	BNL	32	9	20	-	0	3	112	185	21	0.66	8	Qualification

Edinburgh Capitals Tournament Statistics

Edinburgh Capitals — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2017-2018	EIHL Cup	6	2	3	-	-	1	20	27	5	0.83	4	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	EIHL Cup	8	4	4	-	-	0	22	31	8	1	4	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	EIHL Cup	8	2	4	-	-	2	19	30	6	0.75	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	EIHL Cup	8	1	7	-	-	1	12	32	1	0.13	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	EIHL Cup	8	1	6	-	-	1	10	34	3	0.38	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	EIHL Cup	8	1	7	-	-	0	16	36	2	0.25	5	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	EIHL Cup	8	1	6	1	-	-	22	42	3	0.38	5	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	EIHL Cup	8	3	4	1	-	-	24	27	7	0.88	4	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	EIHL Cup	6	2	4	0	-	-	15	26	4	0.67	3	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	EIHL Cup	4	0	4	0	-	-	10	121	0	0	5	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	EIHL Cup	4	2	2	0	-	-	7	10	4	1	4	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	EIHL Cup	4	1	2	1	-	-	14	16	3	0.75	3	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	EIHL Cup	6	1	5	0	-	-	6	34	2	0.33	4	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	Crossover Cup	14	0	13	0	-	1	30	75	1	0.07	14	No playoffs held
	Winter Cup	16	8	7	1	-	0	64	71	17	1.06	6	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	Caledonian Cup	6	4	1	1	-	-	29	23	9	1.5	2	Final loss
	Findus Cup	12	3	6	3	-	-	28	32	9	0.75	7	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	Caledonian Cup	6	0	6	0	-	-	13	41	0	0	4	Semifinal loss
	Findus Cup	8	2	5	1	-	-	29	48	5	0.63	5	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	Findus Cup	6	0	6	0	-	-	8	42	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	Christmas Cup	4	3	1	-	-	0	23	15	6	1.5	2	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	Autumn Cup	6	4	1	1	-	-	31	19	9	1.5	2	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	Christmas Cup	6	5	1	0	-	0	31	18	10	1.67	1	Semifinal loss
	Autumn Cup	6	2	3	1	-	-	19	26	5	0.83	3	Qualification

Edinburgh Capitals Retired Numbers

Edinburgh Capitals Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Edinburgh Capitals — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Harry Ferguson (F)	2026-2027	Telford Tigers	NIHL	12	5	11	16	4
2.	Dillon Lawrence (F)	2026-2027	Peterborough Phantoms	NIHL	13	9	6	15	2
3.	Duncan Speirs (F)	2026-2027	Solway IHC	NIHL	12	6	6	12	0
4.	Thomas Humphries (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Scimitars 2	NIHL 2	6	6	5	11	2
5.	René Jarolin (F)	2026-2027	HC Dukla Senica	2. liga	5	5	4	9	0
6.	Sean Beattie (F)	2026-2027	Dundee Rockets	SNL	5	5	4	9	2
7.	Jozef Sládok (D)	2026-2027	HK Detva	1. liga	14	5	4	9	59
8.	Joe Edwards (F)	2026-2027	Oxford Stars	NIHL 2	5	4	5	9	8
9.	Curtis Leinweber (F)	2026-2027	Deggendorfer SC	Oberliga	13	1	8	9	8
10.	John Dolan (F)	2026-2027	Dundee Rockets	SNL	5	2	6	8	8

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Edinburgh Capitals — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	23.73
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	170 lbs	25.00
2024-2025	View Roster	5'10"	176 lbs	28.00
2023-2024	View Roster	5'10"	170 lbs	25.80
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	24.13

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Martin Cingel (F)	465	174	251	425
2.	Chad Smith (F)	111	109	113	222
3.	Joel Gautschi (F)	189	87	125	212
4.	Joe Lynch (F)	114	114	81	195
5.	Richard Hartmann (F)	182	70	123	193

Franchise All-Time Goals

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Martin Cingel (F)	465	174	251	425
2.	Joe Lynch (F)	114	114	81	195
3.	Chad Smith (F)	111	109	113	222
4.	René Jarolin (F)	152	92	90	182
5.	Joel Gautschi (F)	189	87	125	212

Franchise All-Time Assists

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Martin Cingel (F)	465	174	251	425
2.	Joel Gautschi (F)	189	87	125	212
3.	Richard Hartmann (F)	182	70	123	193
4.	Steven Lynch (F)	255	73	117	190
5.	Chad Smith (F)	111	109	113	222

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Martin Cingel (F)	465	174	425	593
2.	Adam Stefishen (F)	101	14	35	509
3.	Dainius Bauba (F)	149	56	147	416
4.	Neil Hay (F)	481	43	131	312
5.	Jeff Hutchins (F)	107	46	122	290

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Neil Hay (F)	481	43	88	131
2.	Martin Cingel (F)	465	174	251	425
3.	Jordan Steel (F)	365	12	16	28
4.	Daniel McIntyre (D)	339	4	21	25
5.	Steven Lynch (F)	255	73	117	190

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Scott Jamieson (F)	5	6	13	2.60
2.	Chad Smith (F)	111	109	222	2.00
3.	Jason Lafrenière (F)	44	38	88	2.00
4.	Noel Burkitt (F)	31	28	57	1.84
5.	Chris St. Jacques (F)	28	17	49	1.75

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mark Hurtubise (F)	2008-2009	EIHL	54	30	59	89	1.65	78
2.	Jason Lafrenière (F)	2001-2002	BNL	44	38	50	88	2.00	32
3.	Tony Hand (F)	2003-2004	BNL	36	21	63	84	2.33	38
4.	Joe Lynch (F)	2025-2026	SNL	30	44	38	82	2.73	43
5.	Simon Lambert (F)	2009-2010	EIHL	56	31	47	78	1.39	44

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Joe Lynch (F)	2025-2026	SNL	30	44	38	82	2.73	43
2.	Jason Lafrenière (F)	2001-2002	BNL	44	38	50	88	2.00	32
3.	René Jarolin (F)	2011-2012	EIHL	54	37	29	66	1.22	33
4.	Owen Fussey (F)	2009-2010	EIHL	49	35	31	66	1.35	30
5.	Colin Hemingway (F)	2007-2008	EIHL	47	33	33	66	1.40	79

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tony Hand (F)	2003-2004	BNL	36	21	63	84	2.33	38
2.	Mark Hurtubise (F)	2008-2009	EIHL	54	30	59	89	1.65	78
3.	Jason Lafrenière (F)	2001-2002	BNL	44	38	50	88	2.00	32
4.	Mike Stutzel (F)	2007-2008	EIHL	53	18	48	66	1.25	54
5.	Simon Lambert (F)	2009-2010	EIHL	56	31	47	78	1.39	44

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Edinburgh Capitals — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Adam Stefishen (F)	2008-2009	EIHL	47	10	11	21	0.45	256
2.	Adam Stefishen (F)	2007-2008	EIHL	54	4	10	14	0.26	253
3.	Jeff Hutchins (F)	2009-2010	EIHL	50	23	40	63	1.26	188
4.	Dainius Bauba (F)	2006-2007	EIHL	50	17	27	44	0.88	179
5.	Kyle Bigos (D)	2015-2016	EIHL	44	5	11	16	0.36	166